W.I.P. Wednesday Earth Day Links!

In many cases, crafting, sewing and other such endeavours are ecological by nature. I find myself saving bits of everything for use in future (maybe very far future…I confess) projects, saving the buttons and fabric from shirts which are more fit for the rag bag than the garment bag…you get the idea. Here’s a little extra Wipster goodness for Earth Day – a few project links to inspire making and creating with sustainability in mind! Enjoy…

Would you like to try to print on fabric, and not even have to use a drop of ink? Well, Painted Fish Studio shows you how to make the most lovely Fern Prints using, well, ferns and a hammer. Talk about non-toxic!

Using hankies may seem a little outdated, but I think it’s a great way to cut down on buying disposable tissues, and really I think there’s something romantic about having a hankie. Maybe I just like saying hankie? Anyway, Grosgrain has a great monogrammed handkerchief tutorial that I’ve been meaning to get to…I think these would make a great gift!

Have you come across any specifically Earth-friendly tutes or crafty ideas? Leave me a comment or send me an email – I’d love to give them a shout out!

Hankies are awesome. I embroidered some last year for Christmas for my grandfather and dad. And I am all about cloth napkins. That is all we use around here. I will have to try and make the fern napkins. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing such great links.

I’m bad about saving bits of ribbon and other scraps for some future art project that will probably never happen. But you just made me feel better about my pack-ratted-ness. At least I’m saving all that stuff from a landfill, right? :-)

I love these links! I have been wanting to make more cloth napkins for awhile since most of my current ones are getting a bit icky (not my fault!). I shall click the link! And, I am an advocate of the hanky!!!!! No more tissues in my apartment.

Thanks so much for sharing such great links! Hooray and Happy Earth Day Shel! Hey, when is Guppy’s B-Day? I’d love to send her a card.